TMX Group - Consolidated Trading Statistics March 2010
Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, Montreal Exchange, NGX
TORONTO, April 6 /CNW/ - TMX Group Inc. today announced March 2010 consolidated trading statistics for its diversified group of exchanges - Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, Montreal Exchange and Natural Gas Exchange (NGX).
Highlights
Trading volumes on Montreal Exchange were up significantly in March 2010; volume increased 21.7% compared to February 2010 and 25.6% compared to March 2009. On a year-to-date basis, open interest was up 27.4% in 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.
Trading volume and transactions on Toronto Stock Exchange were lower in March 2010 compared to March 2009 for both the month and the quarter. However, TSX Venture Exchange trading statistics continued to improve dramatically by all measures. On a year-to-date basis, volume was up 90.5%, value was up 300.0% and transactions were up 151.8% compared to the same period in 2009.
Natural gas volumes on NGX were slightly higher in March 2010 compared to February 2010 and slightly lower than March 2009. On a year-to-date basis, electricity volume was up 23.1% in 2010 compared to the first three months of 2009.
TMX Group equity financing statistics for March 2010 can be viewed at www.tmx.com.
Toronto Stock Exchange
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March 2010 February 2010 March 2009
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Volume 9,451,973,986 7,124,718,494 11,359,347,528
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Value $123,504,780,384 $92,991,167,184 $134,386,196,349
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Transactions 15,927,943 13,165,508 20,579,621
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S&P/TSX Composite
Index Close 12,037.73 11,629.63 8,720.39
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Daily Averages
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Volume 411.0 million 375.0 million 516.3 million
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Value $5,369.8 million $4,894.3 million $6,108.5 million
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Transactions 692,519 692,921 935,437
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Year-to-date Statistics
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2010 2009 % Change
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Volume 25,337,626,384 30,032,236,944 -15.6
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Value $318,314,825,899 $345,930,582,963 -8.0
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Transactions 43,111,593 51,924,778 -17.0
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Daily Averages
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Volume 408.7 million 484.4 million -15.6
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Value $5,134.1 million $5,579.5 million -8.0
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Transactions 695,348 837,496 -17.0
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TSX Venture Exchange
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March 2010 February 2010 March 2009
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Volume 5,998,490,108 3,941,544,133 2,702,080,731
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Value $2,720,258,689 $1,770,735,534 $636,904,822
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Transactions 759,024 530,923 282,801
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S&P/TSX Venture
Composite Index
Close 1,576.55 1,531.19 956.81
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Daily Averages
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Volume 260.8 million 207.4 million 122.8 million
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Value $118.3 million $93.2 million $28.9 million
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Transactions 33,001 27,943 12,855
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Year-to-date Statistics
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2010 2009 % Change
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Volume 15,373,463,291 8,069,438,306 +90.5
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Value $7,096,854,070 $1,774,193,856 +300.0
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Transactions 2,012,845 799,492 +151.8
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Daily Averages
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Volume 248.0 million 130.2 million +90.5
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Value $114.5 million $28.6 million +300.0
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Transactions 32,465 12,895 +151.8
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Montreal Exchange
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March 2010 February 2010 March 2009
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Volume (Contracts) 3,877,256 3,185,124 3,085,898
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Open Interest
(Contracts) 2,867,800 2.989,859 2,250,248
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Year-to-date Statistics
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2010 2009 % Change
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Volume (Contracts) 9,969,321 8,059,659 +23.7
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Open Interest
(Contracts) 2,867,800 2,250,348 +27.4
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NGX
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March 2010 February 2010 March 2009
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Natural Gas Volume
(TJs) 1,077,995 1,002,466 1,116,258
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Crude Oil Volume
(MBbls) 4,631 4,120 N/A
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Electricity Volume
(Gwh) 5,693 5,116 3,855
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Year-to-date Statistics
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2010 2009 % Change
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Natural Gas Volume
(TJs) 3,058,906 3,233,803 -5.4
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Crude Oil Volume
(MBbls) 14,160 N/A N/A
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Electricity Volume (Gwh) 17,267 14,029 +23.1
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All figures are as of March 31, 2010. Because trades have a three-day settlement, figures may be subject to change until all March trades are finalized. The previous month's data has been updated to reflect known trade corrections.
TMX Group guarantees neither the completeness nor the accuracy of this information. The information contained in this media release is provided for informational purposes only and you agree not to rely upon the information contained in this media release for any trading, business, or financial purposes. By using this media release, you expressly agree to the condition that TMX Group assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies in this media release.
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About TMX Group (TSX-X)
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TMX Group's key subsidiaries operate cash and derivative markets for multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income and energy. Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, Montreal Exchange, Natural Gas Exchange, Boston Options Exchange (BOX), Shorcan, Equicom and other TMX Group companies provide trading markets, clearing facilities, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. For more information about TMX Group, visit our website at www.tmx.com.
For further information: Carolyn Quick, Director, Corporate Communications, TMX Group, (416) 947-4597, [email protected]
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